Finding the Third Proportional to 206,755 and 422,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,755 and 422,257 is: 862,378.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,755 : 422,257 = 422,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,755/422,257 = 422,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,755x = 422,257 × 422,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,755x = 178,300,974,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,300,974,049/206,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,378.05
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